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An English judge has dismissed an appeal by a construction company that was ordered to pay over £220,000 to an aggregate supplier in exchange for supposedly defective aggregate it sold to them for the construction of a warehouse that liquefied in heavy rainfall. It was argued by Readie Constru

A new report by JUSTICE on the Windrush scandal makes 27 recommendations to improve the process for those seeking compensation from the Home Office. In 2018, hundreds of individuals were placed in immigration detention, lost their jobs and homes, and were threatened with removal, with many others de

The owners of a hotel in Renfrewshire have failed to overturn a decision of Renfrewshire Council to remove land adjacent to the hotel from a list of sites allocated for residential development. Cosmopolitan Hotels Ltd had applied for planning permission in principle for residential development at a

Despite having started studying law at the tender age of 16, Stuart Munro, managing director of Livingstone Brown, didn't have a burning desire to join the profession in his formative years. Instead, he describes it as something he “fell into”. At his local school he was expected to do w

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Indonesia: Calls for action over apparent attack on family home of rights lawyer | The Guardian

Stefanie Johnston has been appointed to lead Ince's new Scotland office, which opens on 19 November. As a dual-qualified marine and commercial litigation lawyer, she has over 15 years’ experience working across UK jurisdictions and brings expertise in sectors including shipping, ports, en

At almost the half-way point in my presidential year, my term in office at the Law Society of Scotland continues to be shaped by the Covid-19 pandemic. The past 18 months have undoubtedly been among the most challenging any of us have ever faced. However, despite the difficulties, the legal professi

SEMLA has teamed up with Burness Paull and Shepherd and Wedderburn on a new programme. The programme will provide an insight into life in law and is designed to help aspiring solicitors gain some of the practical skills and knowledge they need to navigate a pathway to the profession.

Tuesday 16 November 2021 The SYLA was pleased to deliver last month the first of a two-part series focusing on diversity and inclusion within the Scottish legal profession, more specifically, the inclusion of minority ethnic solicitors.

A new sentencing guideline requires courts to have regard to rehabilitation as a primary consideration in sentencing young people, in recognition of their greater capacity for change. Following extensive research and consultation, the council submitted the ‘Sentencing young people’ guide

The SYLA's ‘Connecting Trainees’ sessions are returning this month. Starting a traineeship remotely or by means of hybrid working – rather than entirely in the office – can feel strange. Many will feel they have missed out, as they have been unable to meet fellow trainee

A brothel is playing its part in the fight against Covid-19 by opening a vaccination clinic and offering punters a free session in exchange for a shot. Fun Palast in Vienna said those who come for a jab will receive a €40 voucher, enough to spend 30 minutes in its "sex-star sauna club", CNN rep

A man who was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for assaulting his ex-partner and his son has been unsuccessful in his challenge of a non-harassment order preventing him from making contact with both of his children for three years. GRPW, the appellant, was prohibited from approaching his w

Westcor International Limited has announced the appointment of Kirsty Noble as senior underwriter and solicitor for Scotland and opens its first Scottish office. Ms Noble joined Westcor from Blackadders LLP earlier this year and brings over a decade of experience as a practising solicitor.

Macdonald Henderson has been double shortlisted in two leading Scottish corporate awards along with major corporate law firms in the sector.